INTERNSHIP | Learn the Life Sciences: Foundational Biotech / MedTech / Pharma Experience

Learn the Life Sciences: Foundational Biotech / MedTech / Pharma Internship

Build your knowledge, connections, portfolio, and career.

Program Type: Experiential Internship 

Program Duration: 12 Weeks (August 31, 2026 – November 13, 2026) 

Time Commitment: 10 hours/week 

Location: Hybrid — campus-based engagement, virtual collaboration, and required in-person Companies, Events & Experiences across the BioHealth Capital Region 

Compensation: Unpaid experiential learning opportunity focused on leadership development, professional exposure, and network building 

College Credit: Available — check with your academic advisor or department to confirm eligibility

Program Overview

Curing cancer. Ending Alzheimer's. Powering the next medical breakthrough.

These are just some of the missions driving life sciences — an industry spanning pharma, biotech, medtech, diagnostics, and digital health, to name a few. And it takes more than scientists to get there: advancing human health relies on every functional area, from business, marketing, and communications to finance, data, policy, and operations. Which means there's a path in, no matter what you're studying.

Already dreaming of a career redefining what's possible in medicine? This is how you get entrenched — building real relationships, real experience, and a real head start before you even graduate.

Learn the Life Sciences is an engagement of the BioCatalyst Program, funded through TEDCO's Equitech Growth Fund, built to give you the foundational knowledge, hands-on experience, and industry connections to launch your career — no prior background required.

You'll start with three weeks of immersive, bootcamp-style training — easing you in from self-paced learning to fully in-person — where we power you with the knowledge and skills to succeed. From there, the industry becomes your classroom: every article you write, every professional you meet, every company you visit, and every event you attend builds your professional presence — all shaped around your own schedule and interests, with us in your corner the entire way.

This isn't just an internship you complete — it's a semester where BioBuzz is actively championing you: your visibility, your network, and your next opportunity.

Program Format

• Immersive Industry Bootcamp: This is where you build it all — the life sciences ecosystem, career pathways, and the professional skills you'll use for the rest of the semester. 3 weeks of hands-on training, moving from async to in-person: Week 1 is asynchronous/self-paced, Week 2 is hybrid, Week 3 is fully onsite.
• Campus Influence: Every week, you're exploring what's happening around you, building relationships, and creating content that establishes your presence in the place where you already are.
• Companies, Events & Experiences: We'll offer you 20+ experiences across the BioHealth Capital Region (with opportunities in Greater Philadelphia as well) — company visits, industry conferences, and regional events that give you direct access to the industry itself. You choose at least five over the course of the semester, based on your schedule and interests.
• Weekly Career Development: Ongoing, live programming every week covering industry knowledge and practical career skills — resume support, LinkedIn strategy, interview prep, and more — plus a dedicated mentor paired with you for the semester.
• Structure: Hybrid — combines in-person Companies, Events & Experiences and campus engagement with asynchronous online coursework and content creation

What You'll Do

• Bootcamp (Weeks 1-3): Build foundational knowledge of the life sciences industry, the regional ecosystem, and career pathways across scientific and non-scientific roles
• Week 1: Asynchronous — self-paced online learning
• Week 2: Hybrid — mix of online coursework and in-person touchpoints
• Week 3: Onsite — fully in-person, hands-on
• Companies, Events & Experiences: Attend your chosen experiences — get inside real companies, conferences, and events, and meet real professionals
• Campus Engagement: Represent BioBuzz on your campus — talk to clubs, classes, and peers about life sciences career paths
• Networking: Build direct connections with industry professionals, alumni, and employers through BioBuzz's ecosystem
• Content Creation: Publish articles and social content showcasing your campus, your experiences, and your industry connections

Get Published, Build Your Portfolio

Each week, you'll publish one piece from the rotation below — live on BioBuzz's platform, reaching 400,000+ readers nationally through our website, email newsletters, and social channels. Beyond the byline, each category is designed to build something real for you — a skill, a relationship, or a connection you'll carry beyond the internship.

Campus Spotlight 

Cover something happening on your own campus — a lab doing interesting research, a professor's recent grant or publication, a student club or org making an impact, a new certificate program, a career fair recap.

What you get: Practice reporting, interviewing, and writing — plus a reason to build relationships with faculty, researchers, and student leaders on your own campus that can turn into longer-term involvement (research opportunities, club leadership, mentorship) well beyond this internship.

Employer Spotlight 

Cover a company hiring in the region — their internship pipeline, what they look for in candidates, a hiring manager's advice to students. A chance to dig into companies and functional areas you're genuinely interested in.

What you get: A direct relationship with an employer in your field — a real conversation with a hiring manager or team member at a company you'd actually want to work for.

Alumni Spotlight 

Interview an alumnus from your institution — a recent grad finding their footing, an industry professional who's navigated the path, or a founder building their own company.

What you get: A new connection who already knows the path — a friend who can help you navigate, a mentor in your corner, or an employer who's hiring (present or future).

Dealer's Choice 

Yours to shape. Write a personal reflection, spotlight something new, or double down on whichever category is resonating most that week.

What you get: Room to write about what's actually on your mind, and flexibility to lean into whichever category is building the most value for you.

Skills You'll Build

Life sciences careers span far more than the lab — and so does this internship. Along the way, you'll gain hands-on experience in:

• Marketing & Content Creation: Learn the basics of content strategy, storytelling, and social media through publishing real articles and posts
• Business: Get exposure to how life sciences companies actually operate — from partnerships to workforce development to commercialization
• Communications: Practice public speaking, campus outreach, and professional writing
• Networking & Relationship-Building: Learn how to build and maintain a professional network from the ground up
• Personal Branding: Build your LinkedIn presence and professional portfolio in real time
• Event & Program Coordination: Get a behind-the-scenes look at how industry events and programming come together

What You'll Walk Away With

• A portfolio of published bylines and content
• Direct relationships with life sciences employers and professionals
• Foundational, practical knowledge of the life sciences industry and its career pathways
• An expanded professional skill set spanning marketing, business, and communications
• A dedicated mentor and a semester of weekly career development programming
• A custom BioBuzz graduation stole upon successful completion
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Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student
• Strong interest in professional development, career exploration, or life sciences awareness
• Self-starter who takes initiative without needing constant direction
• Reliable — able to meet deadlines and follow through on commitments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable engaging with peers in informal, conversational settings
• Demonstrated leadership experience (clubs, teams, jobs, or other activities)

About BioBuzz

BioBuzz is a leading life sciences media and workforce development platform dedicated to amplifying the companies, innovation, and talent shaping the BioHealth Capital Region and beyond.